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Character Analysis;Five Paragraph Essay 
Character Analysis;Five Paragraph Essay
Write a well-developed essay. What is the moral of this memoir? What have you learned? Why did the Beah need to communicate this message to others? For this essay, you will need to delve into the character of Ishmael Beah. You can use information from your character maps (inspiration or popplet), video clips, notes over theme, etc. Also, you may want to conduct some research on UNICEF, etc. This formal essay needs to be five paragraphs.
Rubric Code: VXXAW6C
By JCupp612
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  5

5 pts

3

3 pts

2

2 pts

1

1 pts

Introduction

5

Introduces all elements and is creative and unique.
3

- Introduces author<BR>
- Introduces title<BR>
- Introduces thesis: writer's opinion of the subject's character.
2

Introduction missing one element
1

Introduction does not introduce required information and does not have the characteristics of an introduction
Thesis

5

Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Theme is supported throughout with concrete details and appropriate commentary.
3

Thesis is very clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary throughout the essay.
2

Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary.
1

Thesis is unclear and unsupported.
Topic Sentences

5

Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words.
3

Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis.
2

Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.
1

Topic sentences are unclear and merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.
Body Paragraph 1

5

Body paragraph contains more than one concrete detail and is backed up with appropriate evidence from the text.
3

Body Paragraph contains at least two concrete detail and is followed by commentary. Text evidence is present.
2

Body paragraph does contain some concrete detail (refers back to an example of the text)and limited commentary (explanation of student's thoughts)
1

Body paragraph does not contain concrete details and commentary. No text evidence provided.
Body Paragraph 2

5

Body paragraph contains more than one concrete detail and is backed up with appropriate evidence from the text.
3

Body Paragraph contains at least two concrete detail and is followed by commentary. Text evidence is present.
2

Body paragraph does contain some concrete detail (refers back to an example of the text)and limited commentary (explanation of student's thoughts).
1

Body paragraph does not contain concrete details and commentary. No text evidence provided.
Body Paragraph 3

5

Body paragraph contains more than one concrete detail and is backed up with appropriate evidence from the text.
3

Body Paragraph contains at least two concrete detail and is followed by commentary. Text evidence is present.
2

Body paragraph does contain some concrete detail (refers back to an example of the text)and limited commentary (explanation of student's thoughts)
1

Body paragraph does not contain concrete details and commentary. No text evidence provided.
Conclusion

5

Restates thesis and main points, does not introduce any new ideas, and reads like the ending of an essay with a unique or creative comment/ending.
3

Restates thesis and main points, does not introduce new ideas, and reads like the ending of an essay.
2

Restates thesis and main points and does not introduce any new ideas.
1

Does not restate thesis and main points.
Spelling and Grammar

5

Clean and free of spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.
3

0-1 spelling and grammatical errors.
2

2-3 spelling and grammatical errors.
1

Many spelling and grammatical errors.




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